Smol wonder: A Honda CT125 inspired by Mad Max
There?s something irresistible about tiny motorcycles. According to scientists, we?re drawn to objects that are smaller than usual because they pose less danger, they remind us of toys, and they give us a feeling of control.
That would explain the cultural appeal of mini marvels like Japanese Kei trucks, and the Honda Grom. And classics like the Piaggio Ape three-wheeler, originally adapted from the Vespa scooter. Plus the Super Cub, the Australian CT110 ?Postie Bike? ? and this Honda CT125 from Motolord in Thailand.
Motolord is run by Chayakrit ?Win? Kaewwongwan, who designs and fabricates aftermarket parts for popular local models such as the Honda Rebel. He also occasionally customizes bikes, and this CT125 ?MadMax? is his latest project. ?The design concept was to customize parts while keeping the original structure,? he tells us. ?We replaced components without harming the frame, so the bike can go back to its original state at any time.?
It?s a clever transformation that made us smile the instant we first saw it. Honda calls the color ?Matte Fresco Brown? and that?s what got Chayakrit thinking.
?When I saw the new CT125 for the first time in this desert color, it reminded me of the movie Mad Max,? he says. ?I like the style of those vehicles, and used some of them as inspiration.?
The CT125 would be at home in the Australian outback: like its CT110 predecessor, it?s a simple but capable workhorse. It?s related to the iconic Super Cub and the specs are basic,...
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